Anglais et Connaissances du Monde pour l'ACT - Caractéristiques physiques

a distinctive and often unpleasant smell or scent that is produced by a substance or object

odeur

a pleasant and noticeable smell that adds to the experience of something

arôme

a sharp and distinctive taste, typically associated with acidity or a lively and refreshing quality

une saveur piquante

the amount or number that something can contain or a place can accommodate

capacité

the tendency of an object to float or rise in a fluid, like water or air, due to the upward force exerted by the fluid

flottabilité

the speed at which something moves in a specific direction

vitesse

the ability of an object or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time, without significant deterioration

durabilité

the impressive beauty or magnificence of something, often characterized by richness, brilliance, or grandeur

splendeur

the flashy or extravagant appearance or effect of something, often associated with glamour, sparkle, or showiness

éclat

the exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, etc. that makes them desirable

glamour

the process of burning, characterized by the chemical reaction between a fuel and oxygen that produces heat and light

combustion

the process or act of setting something on fire or starting a combustion reaction, especially in an engine or device

allumage

not moving or active

inerte

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

artificiel

produced artificially, typically based on its natural version

synthétique

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

mécanique

capable of being felt or touched

palpable

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

étouffant

having a pleasant or sweet-smelling aroma

parfumé

perfectly clean or spotless, devoid of any dirt, marks, or impurities

pur

covered with a thick layer of dirt

sale

having the ability to decay, rot, or spoil quickly, particularly of foods

périssable

relating to space or the physical dimensions of an area or object

spatial

related to the arrangement and connections of spaces or objects that remain unchanged under continuous transformations like stretching or bending

topologique

free from any stain or dirt

immaculé

sealed or closed completely to prevent air or gas from entering or escaping

hermétique

related to the flight or motion of objects that are propelled or shot, especially bullets, missiles, or projectiles

balistique

in a rough, harsh, or abrupt manner, often indicating blunt or unfriendly speech or behavior

brusquement

easily and quickly burned

inflammable

the ability to chemically corrode or eat away materials, typically referring to strong acids

caustique

related to water that is calm, smooth, and undisturbed, often with a surface that reflects light evenly

calme

damp, musty, and often cold or unpleasantly humid

froid et humide

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

visqueux

shaky, unstable, or likely to collapse due to being old or poorly constructed

branlant

free from any form of corruption, pollution, or impurity and external influences

pur

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

savoureux

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

démodé

no longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old

démodé

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsolète

updated with modern technology or methods

modernisé

to emit a strong and offensive odor

puer

to cast a shadow over something, often implying that something else is more prominent or important

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